July 27th, 2025 News
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Join us Sunday morning at 10 am in person or online. Pastor Jolene Veenstra presents the 3rd message in our Summer Psalm Series. Focused on Psalm 131 “Interpreting the Psalms”
One lovely thing about the psalms is how accessible they are to us even though they are thousands of years old and translated from an ancient language that used specific poetic structures. One challenging thing about the psalms is that they appear self evident, yet are thousands of years old and translated from an ancient language that used specific poetic structures. Let's do a quick interpretation lesson this morning to enhance our reading of the psalms. We will then examine Psalm 131 together.
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JOYFUL GIVING
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Upcoming Offering:
August 3rd A.M. – Classical Ministry Shares: Classis Niagara is a regional group of CRC churches located in the Niagara Peninsula. We are a gathering of established congregations & missional expressions, sharing in the larger ministry of the CRCNA. Classical Ministry Shares support Classis work which includes: Shalom Chaplaincy, Brock Campus Ministry, Niagara International Student Ministry, The Table, The Bridge (Niagara Falls), Dinner Church, local seminary students preparing for ministry, and they also help to support the leadership development, planning, and oversight connected to these ministries. Help us with your donation to encourage, equip, and empower churches and ministries in Niagara to engage God’s people in mission!
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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
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SOCO Beach Project Update:
This is an especially fun SOCO update as we focus on this past weekend's SOCO Camping Retreat and SOCO Sunday Service. For young adults - don't miss the last Sunday Night SOCO on August 10. Newsletter link: https://mailchi.mp/southcoastbeachproject/soco-update-july-24-8570335
Global Leadership Summit Simulcast - August 7–8, 2025 - Join leaders from around the world for a live simulcast of the Global Leadership Summit Simulcast, hosted locally at Calvin University’s Covenant Fine Arts Center. Hear from top global speakers on leadership, purpose, and innovation. Open to professionals, students, educators, and community members. Early Bird tickets available through July 16. More info & registration at https://brushfire.com/582107
It’s not too late to be a sponsor or a golfer in the annual Swing for Students Golf Tournament, supporting Cairn Christian School and Smithville Christian High School. Scan or click to register to golf or to be a sponsor – we need lots of both! https://bit.ly/SwingforStudents2025
If you’re a returning golfer and you refer a new foursome, you’ll receive a beautiful new golf umbrella. The 2025 tournament will be held Saturday, September 13, at Whisky Run Golf Club in Port Colborne. The students would love to have your support.
Come join The Grand Parade at SHALOM MANOR on Saturday, September 20th! This super-fun, family-friendly fundraising walk is looking to raise funds towards a wheelchair accessible bus! Last year we had an amazing day of community and raised $72,000 to help fund upgrades to the Mapleview Resident washrooms (check our social media for images of the changes). If you are interested in being part of this great event as a team captain, walker/fundraiser, volunteer or sponsor, check out the following link: https://thegrandparade.org/location/grimsby. Join the fun and get the wheels on the bus going round-and-round!
Grimsby Life Centre Fall Benefit Banquet & Silent Auction – Donations Needed! We’re excited to be planning our Fall Benefit Banquet and Silent Auction, happening on October 24 at Winona Vine Estates! As we prepare, we’re looking for donations of new or antique items. Have a duplicate bridal shower gift? Something beautiful that’s been sitting unused? This is a great opportunity to re-gift for a great cause! To donate, please contact the office at 905-309-0944 or drop items off during office hours.Thank you for your continued support of this important event!
Feeling overwhelmed with anxiety, stress or loneliness? Want to talk to one of our psychotherapists or counsellors? We are here to help ! Please call 905.309.0944. We will be answering the phones Monday - Friday daily between 9am – 4pm. Sessions typically run about an hour. All of our services are free and confidential. Sometimes we all need help!
"Moving Forward in Faith" Conference Returns! - Back by popular demand! Diaconal Ministries Canada and Resonate Global Mission are pleased to partner up for the Moving Forward in Faith Conference, happening again this year on Friday evening, November 14 & Saturday, 15, 2025. This year's theme is The Church Released. Find our more on the event website: resonateglobalmission.org/moving-forward-faith. Save the date and plan to attend with your team!
Hearts Exchanged - One Hearts Exchanged participant said this, "Being a part of this process, and witnessing people faithfully engage with it, gives me a renewed sense of hope for the church’s potential to be a force of healing and reconciliation in a broken world." If you're interested in joining a cohort for these conversations, learn more at: crcna.org/hearts-exchanged
Addiction to alcohol and/or drugs; how bad is it? Is “that bad” a skid row drunk, losing your family, home, job…….??? “That bad” is irrelevant -- what is relevant is help before it gets “that bad”, for yourself and your loved one. Knowledge is the beginning of wisdom. We are available to share our experience, strength and hope. Confidentiality guaranteed. 905-933-3994 or www.familyoutreachontario.com.
Family Outreach Ontario Christian Addiction Support Services (FOO) - FOO is a group of committed volunteers dedicated to educating and supporting the friends and families of those struggling with addiction, as well as offering direction and hope to individuals caught in the cycle of addiction. Our mission is rooted in faith and compassion, serving as a live body of believers called by God to walk alongside others in times of need. We are currently seeking passionate individuals to join our Board of Directors. If addiction and recovery are topics close to your heart, we invite you to consider lending your time and talents to this important ministry. Please contact Harry Gelderman for details: Harrygelderman1@gmail.com
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DENOMINATIONAL NEWS
ReFrame Ministries Provides Devotions, Podcasts, and Blogs - Start a new Biblical habit with resources from ReFrame Ministries. DEVOTIONS including the Today devotional offer short daily meditations and scripture. Kids Corner includes devotions, especially for children and guardians. PODCASTS help you dig into scripture with Groundwork, explore pop culture and Christianity with Think Christian, or energize your church communications with Church Juice. BLOGS offering spiritual advice for parenting, dating, and more are available in new posts from Family Fire. Learn more about the spiritual habit of praying with ReFrame’s prayer ministry.
Groundwork: Unfaithful People and God's Grace - God famously instructed Hosea to marry an unfaithful woman and used his marriage to Gomer as a symbol of all that was wrong with Israel in their relationship with God. Join Groundwork as we dig into Hosea 1-3 to study this prophetic relationship and recognize its invitation into an honest reflection on our own relationship with God and our need for his grace as his people today. Listen now at Groundworkonline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
Kids Corner Devotions: God's Grand Story: Samuel Serves - Check out this week’s kids’ devotion, “God's Grand Story: Samuel Serves” at www.kidscorner.net. Want to hear a cool story about a kid God spoke to at night? Samuel was just a kid like you, and God used him in amazing ways—this devotion will inspire your whole family to listen for God's voice, obey with courage, and shine his light every day! Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net, like the Kids Corner Ebook Collection: Faith Practices.
Thrive Faith Formation Tip - As a part of his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus told the disciples, “Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?” (Matt. 6:26, NIV). Spend some time this week watching birds. Go on a hike near a body of water, put a bird feeder in your backyard, or simply watch for birds as you travel throughout your day. As you observe these creatures, be reminded of God’s care and provision. Make a list of the ways God provides for you daily. Place it somewhere in your home where it can serve as a daily reminder of God’s care for you. Brought to you by Thrive: crcna.org/Thrive
Family Fire - Family Fire is an online community exploring Spirit-led family, marriage, parenting, in-laws, blended families, and intimacy. Find encouraging articles and devotions at familyfire.com. Subscribe for regular email updates and connect with our Family Fire community on Facebook.
Intercultural Congregations Network - Our church is exploring new ways to engage with the diverse communities around us! The CRC in Canada has launched the Intercultural Congregations Network to help churches welcome, integrate, and thrive in a multicultural world. This network offers coaching, resources, and connections to deepen our collective work in God's diverse kingdom. Contact Intercultural Ministry at intercultural@crcna.org to learn how you can be involved.
JOBS AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Cairn Christian School (Stoney Creek campus) has two openings for paraeducator support for next year. These positions are for a full-time educational assistant to provide support to student with exceptional learning needs. Several years of experience and a working knowledge of learning disabilities would be an asset. Contact Bonnie Desjardins, principal, at bdesjardins@cairnchristianschool.ca for more information.
Part-time bookkeeper required. 4-5 hours per week. Experience is required. For more information, please call Tamara at (905) 961-0469. Please send your resume to info@forestviewcommunitychurch.ca
Part-time bookkeeper required. 4-5 hours per week. Experience is required. For more information, please call Tamara at (905) 961-0469. Please send your resume to info@forestviewcommunitychurch.ca
Position Opening: Administrative Specialist - North America Regional Team (Canada) - The successful candidate will manage day to day administrative and office support activities of the assigned leader(s) and/or Department(s) within the North America Regional Team. This role will specifically support the Canada Regional Mission team and Campus Ministry team. This is a full-time, hybrid position based in Burlington, Ont. Learn more and apply by August 3, 2025. Apply at crcna.pinpointhq.com
Position Opening: Communications Coordinator - The successful candidate will coordinate the development and implementation of a communication and marketing strategy that motivates the CRCNA in Canada. This is a full-time permanent hybrid position based in the Burlington, Ont., office of the CRCNA. Learn more at crcna.org/get-involved/careers and apply by August 11.
We Are hiring at Shalom! Working at Shalom is a great opportunity to share your gifts and talents in a wonderful workplace and to become involved in the community! We take pride in offering the best possible care and making Shalom home for our residents. Become part of the team! We are always accepting resumes for potential future hiring.